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PG&E
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Fact sheet providing information on how evaporative coolers work, how to select and size a unit, and basic installation practices.
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EPA
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Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.
Evaluation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps as Supplemental and Full System Retrofits in a Hot Humid Climate
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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.
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DOE
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A webpage by the DOE on tips for saving energy with an evaporative cooler.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Image of design wet bulb temperatures in the U.S. and where evaporative cooling is most appropriate.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Guidebook meant to provide public officials with information on excessive heat event.
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Ready.gov
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Webpage from Ready.gov explaining what qualifies as 'extreme heat', how to be safe during an extreme heat event, and how to prepare for extreme heat in homes
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Building Science Corporation
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Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Technical report detailing the vulnerabilities of the U.S. electric grid to weather-related failures.
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Institute of Physics
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Technical report describing the impact of orientation on thermal comfort.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Northumberland County Conservation District
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Paper describing energy impacts from shade trees and forests and solar heating and air infiltration.
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U.S. Global Change Research Program
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Report assessing the science of climate change with a focus on the U.S.
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U.S. Global Change Research Program
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Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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Document describing amendments to IECC 2015 to create the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code.
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Arborilogical Services,
Arborilogical
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Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.
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EPA
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EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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LBNL webpage providing resources and tools related to cool technologies, including the SRI calculator and the DOE Cool Roof Calculator.
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NOAA
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Federal webpage providing information regarding extreme heat and health for the United States.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Website providing information on low-energy and standard cooling systems, with a focus on saving energy.
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RMI
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Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.
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Washington Post
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Article from Washington Post on passive cooling measures for homes during extreme heat.
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The Earthbound Report
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Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.
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Big Ass Fans,
HPAC Engineering
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Article describing how air speed affects thermal comfort and how fans can provide energy savings.
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UT Austin School of Architecture
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Report detailing natural ventilation and passive airflow systems.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Web page describing how to identify heat-related illness and how to prevent it.
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University of Arizona
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Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.
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Florida International University
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Paper describing vegetation impacts on cooling load for buildings.
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Book detailing passive cooling methods including airflow methods, evaporative cooling, and earth cooling.
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NREL
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News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Study investigating measured cooling energy savings in homes across the U.S. from the installation of roofing with higher solar reflectance.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study investigating measured cooling energy savings from the installation of wall finishes with higher solar reflectance.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Paper describing energy savings in space cooling from shading condenser units.
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ASHRAE
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Technical article presenting the results of an analysis on the effect of insect screens on window solar heat gain coefficients and U-values
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage providing a brief summary of natural ventilation for houses.
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NOAA
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Webpage presenting updated maps for annual average temperature and precipitation in the contiguous U.S.
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California Public Utilities Commission,
CPUC
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Document describing recommended modeling rules, potential compliance credits, and eligibility criteria for residential night ventilation cooling systems for California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards.
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New Jersey Army National Guard
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Newsletter providing news and information to members of the New Jersey National Guard.
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MIT Press,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
MIT
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Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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This study evaluated 11 measures for passive cooling using four heat resilience metrics with and without grid power in Fresno CA and found the two most effective measures were installing solar-control window films and adding roof insulation; natural ventilation also helped reduce overheating in...
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Ohio State University Extension
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Website providing guidance on passive heating, cooling, and lighting methods.
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Williams College
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Article from Williams College on the key elements of passive solar design for homes.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Paper describing a study on savings in peak power and cooling energy for homes with shade trees.
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UCLA
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Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.